Licensed Veterinary Technician

**Licensed Veterinary Technician (Rehabilitation)** Come grow with us! Tired of working nights and weekends? We are seeking a full\-time, licensed veterinary technician who is compassionate, has a strong work ethic, possesses critical thinking skills, and works well with teammates. Pawsitive Steps Rehabilitation \& Sports Medicine is exclusively dedicated to providing veterinary physical medicine services, rehabilitation therapy, sports medicine, and pain management for small animal patients. We are an independently owned practice located in Rochester Hills, MI and one of only a handful of stand\-alone practices in the state dedicated solely to rehabilitation. We are committed to providing exceptional care for our clients and maintaining a healthy work environment for our employees. No late nights or weekends! We take a low\-stress approach with patient care by continually assessing body language and behavior. We believe that rehab should be fun and enjoyable for the patient in order to produce the greatest success. \*\*Interested candidates must have their own, reliable transportation.\*\* \*\*Preference will be given to candidates who are already certified in canine rehabilitation (CCRA, CCRP, CVRMT, CCVRN**)**.\*\* **Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:** * Performing rehabilitation therapies as prescribed by our rehabilitation veterinarians. * Developing and implementing individualized exercise programs for patients. * Helping teammates with their patients as needed to facilitate treatments(s). * Providing exceptional client education which includes correspondence in the form of homework, handouts, etc. via phone calls, email, and fac\-to\-face interaction. * Using a digital medical record system (Avimark) to record medical information for each patient, schedule appointments, etc. * Performing radiographs and rehabilitation surgical/sedation procedures. **Skills Required:** * A strong grasp of canine \& feline anatomy. * The ability to provide excellent interpersonal relationship skills in dealing with your peers, supervisors, our clients, and the veterinarians. * The ability to utilize low stress/fear free handling techniques with patients. * The ability to focus and even thrive in high stress situations. * The ability to utilize critical thinking skills to solve problems. * Proficient in dog handling techniques and comfortable working with various animal breeds. * Excellent communication skills to effectively educate pet owners about their pets’ health needs. * Work effectively as a team member while maintaining a positive attitude. * Manage time efficiently and effectively. * The hunger to continue to learn! **Skills Preferred:** * Dog training * Animal massage **Benefits:** * 401(k) matching * Employee assistance program * Employee discount * Paid time off (after 1 year) * Paid sick days (after 90 days) * Annual shoe/scrub allowance **Work Remotely:** No **Hours of Operation:** * Monday, Thursday, \& Friday 8am\-5pm * Tuesday \& Wednesday 9am\-6pm * Closed Saturday – Sunday **Job Type:** Full\-time **Pay:** $20\.00 \- $21\.00 per hour **Expected hours:** 35 – 40 per week **Schedule:** * LVT’s work 4 days per week. Schedule to be determined. * No nights * No weekends **Education:** * Associate (Preferred) **Experience:** * Veterinary Technician Experience: 1 year (Preferred) **License/Certification:** * Veterinary Technician License **(Required)** **Ability to Relocate:** * Rochester Hills, MI 48309: Relocate before starting work (Required) **Work Location:** In person **Website:** https://www.pawsitivestepsrehab.com/ Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and a current resume, including references. No phone calls please. Job Type: Full\-time Pay: $20\.00 \- $21\.00 per hour Benefits: * 401(k) matching * Employee assistance program * Employee discount * Paid time off * Uniform allowance Education: * Associate (Required) Experience: * Dog handling: 1 year (Required) * Veterinary technician experience: 1 year (Required) License/Certification: * veterinary technician license (Required) Ability to Commute: * Rochester Hills, MI 48309 (Required) Ability to Relocate: * Rochester Hills, MI 48309: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person